Chapter 5 Connecting the Management Interfaces and Performing Initial System Configuration
Connecting the Management Interface
Cisco SCE 2000 4xGBE Installation and Configuration Guide
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The SCE platform is equipped with two RJ-45 management (MNG) ports. These ports provide
access from a remote management console to the SCE platform via a LAN. The two management
ports provide the possibility for a redundant management interface, thus ensuring management
access to the SCE platform even if there is a failure in one of the management links.
If only one management port is used, the desired port is simply connected directly to the LAN. If
both management ports are used, they must both be connected to the management console via a
switch. In this way, the IP address of the MNG port is always the same, regardless of which
physical port is currently active.
The procedures for cabling the management port and testing connectivity between the SCE 2000
and the remote management host are explained in the following sections:
• Cabling the Management Port (on page 5-25)
• Verifying Management Interface Connectivity (on page 5-26)
Cabling the Management Port
The SCE 2000 has two management ports, labeled Mng1 and Mng 2.
To cable the management port, complete the following steps:
Step 1 Take the Ethernet cable provided (with attached RJ-45 connector) and plug it into the desired
MNG port on the front panel of the SCE 2000, as shown in the following figure.
Figure 5-2: Cabling the Management Port
Step 2 Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable into your management network.
• If only one management port is used — connect the port directly to the LAN.
• If both management ports are used — connect both ports to the LAN via a switch.
Make sure that you push on the RJ-45 connector attached to the cable until you hear a click,
which indicates that the connector is fully inserted and secured in the receptacle. Gently pull on
the plug to confirm whether the plug is locked into the socket.
If the Link LED on the SCE 2000 management port does not light, try removing the cable and
reinserting it firmly into the module socket. To disconnect the plug from the socket, press down
on the raised portion on top of the plug, releasing the latch. You should hear an audible click
indicating the latch has released. Carefully pull the plug out of the socket.
If the management port Link LED on the SCE 2000 still does not light, verify that the cable is